ITC: 73 – Why Is Self-Directed Learning Important and How Do You Develop It?

In the Classroom with Stan Skrabut: Episode 73
(Last Updated On: June 20, 2020)

Getting students to be lifelong learners is the holy grail. What are you doing to develop self-directed learners?

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Throughout my life, I have benefited from self-directed learning. Skills I have brought to my work have in a large part been developed through a self-directed learning journey.

With a rapidly changing world, everyone needs to develop skills to stay current. Those who do not continue to learn and adapt will be left behind.

The challenge is to transform students who are dependent upon a teacher or professor into learners who are responsible for their own learning.

This week we are going to take a look at self-directed learning and different ideas for getting students started down a self-directed learning path.

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ITC: 73 – Why Is Self-Directed Learning Important and How Do You Develop It?